Dover Women of Moose donate to Riverside Bus Fund

DOVER — Abby Field of the Dover Chapter 567 Women of the Moose recently met with Connie Harris, Resident Council President of Riverside Rest Home to make a donation to the Resident Bus Fund. Harris, who chairs the Resident Bus Fund Committee, started the fund as a grassroots effort to involve the community in helping to raise funds for the much needed bus.

The current bus, purchased in 1997, was on the list for replacement a few years ago. As the economy worsened and County funding to Riverside Rest Home became more and more challenged, Riverside was left with very difficult funding decisions. Replacement of the 1997 bus became impossible so safety-related repairs were made. Knowing that the repairs will not last forever, the resident council spearheaded a fundraising effort that will be combined with future County funding to ultimately replace the current bus.

Resident trips outside of Riverside are a very important part of the residents’ social life, so having reliable bus transportation is a must. Thanks to the efforts of the Riverside Rest Home Residents Council and the generous donations from the community, the Resident Bus Fund is a great first step to reaching the goal.